They should my oncologist ordered a chest x Ray with the CT scan. Apparently that is how it is meant to be done. I’d be asking for one if you are worried. It’s not unreasonable.  ... View more

Hi Claire, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma just before Christmas. I’m walking out of the Oncologists office and the secretary says, “Happy Christmas” I was in too much shock to respond. I’d just been told I would need a hysterectomy. This wasn’t how it was meant to go. How is a cancer diagnosis a happy time?  I told most of my friends via a messenger post. I told them I did not want advice,  stories about their aunt/mother/friend, questions about what I was going to do. Not helpful! What I choose to do with my body is my choice. Other people might not agree but it is not their decision.  It’s mine. What I did need was their understanding and support.  At this stage I don’t want surgery. I don’t have children and am not menopausal. I’m not ready to say goodbye to my uterus. I want to try hormone therapy.  Fortunately for me my cancer is slow growing and eostrogen fuelled. I have a plan.  I have time to figure it out. I find information is power. I read everything I can, even all the bad stuff. I’ve even watched YouTube videos of hysterectomies so I know what is involved. Everybody is different but I find I’m more anxious about not knowing.  I don’t make my best decisions when I’m in a panic.  Goodluck with your journey. ... View more